St. Cloud city council to discuss two resolutions related to law enforcement, community

St. Cloud City Council punts on resolution supporting law enforcement, passes one welcoming all

The resolution declaring St. Cloud a “just and welcoming community” was offered by council member Hudda Ibrahim, a member of St. Cloud’s Somali American community. A council member who proposed a second resolution supporting law enforcement asked to postpone discussion on it until March, saying the timing isn’t right.

St. Cloud city council to discuss two resolutions related to law enforcement, community

One resolution is for "Reaffirming Support for a Just and Welcoming Community," and the other is for "Affirming Support for Law Enforcement and the Rule of Law."

St. Cloud community leaders issue statement upholding safety, respect and constitutional rights

ST. CLOUD — Dozens of St. Cloud community leaders on Monday, Jan. 26, issued a statement affirming safety, respect and constitutional rights in the wake of activity by federal immigration forces in recent weeks that have thrown the entire state into a heightened amount of tension. Monday's statement, released two hours ahead of a gathering expected to draw significant interest for Monday night's city council meeting, came from Mayor Jake Anderso…